Few, if any, local businesses hire workers on the basis of their technical background.

Although there are some employment opportunities that call for technical skills, most workers with ICT experience either must leave the community to find employment or are unable to find work in their field.

Technical skills in the community are becoming a source of competitive advantage and are beginning to attract investment and employment opportunities by companies from outside the community.

A significant number of employees in the community require technical skills to perform their jobs.

A sizeable portion of the community's economy is based on the management of and trade in information, employing a large number of "knowledge workers."

Information and communication technologies are considered central to the strategies of many organizations.